Gray Shimmer MQ3-25 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D4D6D7, LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Frosted Silver from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D4D6D7 · MQ3-25
Gray Shimmer
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gray Shimmer Technical Profile
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Gray Shimmer in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gray Shimmer in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrGray Shimmer
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyFrosted Silver
Frosted Silver
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
December Sky
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Peregrine
PPG
Nearly identical
Genesis
Kilz
Nearly identical
Light Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
White Palace
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rocky Mountain Mist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Windchill
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Graytint
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Diamond Stud
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Borrowed Light
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gray Shimmer
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gray Shimmer
#D4D6D7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858BAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gray Shimmer
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gray Shimmer Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Gray Shimmer.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gray Shimmer — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gray Shimmer have?
Gray Shimmer by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gray Shimmer in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gray Shimmer from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gray Shimmer are Frosted Silver by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), December Sky by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Peregrine by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gray Shimmer's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Gray Shimmer?
Gray Shimmer has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gray Shimmer's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.